Asia: Solo Works

Advantages: Great music
Disadvantages: Can't take it out of my cd player

...considering it still sold over 2 million albums and the track "Don't Cry" was a top 10 hit, yet this was pitiful acclaim compared to their debut album's success. The album itself still held distinctive tracks that were unmistakably created by Asia. Their sound and nature, whilst not repetitive can be mistaken for nothing else. Falling into the progressive rock genra, the sound hints on edges of rock ballads through to pop. Many of the tracks incorporate several strains of genre and bind them with a changeable tempo. Dissecting the album track by track highlights both the common factors and the differences **Don't cry 3:41 (Wetton/Downes)** A lightened instrumental is joined by heavier drumming that feeds into the vocals,these go on to work together for several verses with only the smallest variation in tempo right to the end... Read review

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Advantages: good music
Disadvantages: none

...to become just The Jacksons. The Jacksons made 6 albums between the years of 1976 and 1984 and toured several times throughout North America, Europe and Asia. The Jacksons (1976) Goin' Places (1977) Destiny (1978) Triumph (1980) The Jacksons Live (1981) Victory (1984) 2300 Jackson Street (1988) Although Michael was still working with the Jacksons it was in 1979 when his career really took a big turn around as a solo artist. His solo albums are Got To Be There (1972) Ben (1972) Music And Me (1973) Forever, Michael (1975) The Best Of Michael Jackson (1976) Off The Wall (1979) One Day In Your Life (1981) Ain't No Sunshine (1982) ET Storybook Album (1982) Thriller (1982) Motown Super Star Series (1983) The Great Love Songs of Michael Jackson (1984) Anthology (1986) Looking Back To Yesterday: Never Before Released Masters... Read review

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Advantages: Affordable, classic collection.
Disadvantages: None.

...Being a collector of Freddie Mercury and Queen works I put this Solo collection on my Christmas list just gone. I was really pleased that EMI decided to release such a product as not many people appreciate the solo career Freddie had. Mr.Bad Guy was a fantastic album and I feel very underated. When I played this album to my partner (not really a Queen fan) he loved it. I hope that people buying this Solo collection will also feel the same. The whole Solo package offers three CD's in total, Mr.Bad Guy, Barcelona; a compilation of operatic tracks and a Bonus CD. It's a great selection and a wonderful opportunity to own the works of Freddie. My favourite tracks include I Was Born to Love You and My Love is Dangerous. Anyone unfamiliar with Freddies solo work may be surprised by the synthetic sound of these tracks, however, I feel... Read review

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